213% — Punjab National Bank's profit surge, the standout number from a banking earnings blitz that saw private and public lenders alike exceed Street expectations.

Money Moves

• HDFC Bank reported a 5% YoY rise in net profit to ₹19,060 crore, with NII up 7% to ₹33,534 crore, maintaining its status as the steady giant of Indian banking.
• ICICI Bank delivered a 16% jump in net profit to ₹14,805 crore, beating estimates across profit, NII,...